Risk factors for intracranial hemorrhage in adults on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation1

Abstract

Intracranial hemorrhage is a significant complication in adults on extracorporeal membrane oxygenator support. Judicious management of anticoagulation, prevention of renal failure and aggressive correction of thrombocytopenia may help to lower the risk of intracranial hemorrhage in adults on extracorporeal membrane oxygenator support.